European Shipping Volume of Unloaded International Container Transport Performed by All Types of Vessels by Country

In 2023, Germany led European shipping volumes at 84.69 million metric tons, despite a slight 1.25% year-on-year decrease. Belgium follows, with a 0.75% rise to 67.83 million metric tons, while the Netherlands experienced a minor decline, settling at 63.0 million metric tons. France surged by 0.78% to 9.28 million metric tons, and Romania achieved the highest growth of 11.94% to 7.97 million metric tons. Austria, Luxembourg, and Poland saw declines, while Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovakia marked growth, with Slovakia achieving an impressive 11.24%. The last five-year CAGR suggests mixed trends across Europe.

Future trends to watch:

• Possible continued growth in Eastern European countries like Romania and Slovakia as logistics infrastructure improves.
• Impact of environmental regulations on shipping volumes and preferences for alternative routes.
• Potential shifts driven by geopolitical factors and trade agreements that could influence volume distribution across European ports.
• Technological advancements in ports that might enhance efficiency and capacity in key countries.